Quality Inspector - Electronics - Level 2

For almost 30 years, SQA Services has been a premier leader in managed supplier quality services for audits, assessments, remote surveillance assessments, corrective actions, remediation, inspections, and engineering to manufacturers across all industries. We deliver services by deploying associates located throughout the United States and in 90+ countries to supplier sites. Our associates are expert quality assurance professionals with broad experience and local knowledge, representing clients on-demand and on-site.

About the role

You will be part of a global inspection team ensuring the quality of components and assemblies sourced by a global aerospace leader from suppliers in this area. Deployments are managed through SQA’s operations center based on client needs and supplier production schedules. Training includes a remote classroom session, Gage R&R training and testing, and three shadow inspections with an existing inspector, culminating in a shadow inspection with the client.

Responsibilities

• Perform source inspections from external providers of products or services (e.g., nickel plating)
• Conduct in-process and/or final inspections of critical features, including witness inspections
• Compile and complete final inspection sign-off sheets or inspection packages
• Verify inspection tools and equipment are capable of identifying nonconformance
• Ensure inspection methodologies align with the intent of technical drawings
• Review and validate any justification for omitted inspections
• Audit supplier adherence to inspection plans, if applicable
• Inspect for hardware cleanliness and the absence of foreign object debris (FOD)
• Verify correct application of safety wire, fastener installation, and compliance with spec requirements
• Confirm proper documentation and identification on shipping records
• Ensure product is adequately preserved for further processing and shipment
• Review and assess First Article Inspection (FAI) documentation for completeness and compliance

Requirements

• Hands-on experience inspecting PCBAs and/or cable and harness assemblies
• Ability to read and interpret work instructions, procedures, technical drawings, schematics, and datasheets
• Familiarity with general quality inspection tools and techniques
• Must be willing to undergo a criminal background check
• Must be ITAR Compliant

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification or training in IPC-A-610, IPC-A-620, or J-STD-001
• Knowledge of electronic assembly processes, FAI standards, and inspection documentation
• Previous experience conducting inspections at supplier sites or in a source inspection capacity

Pay

Portal-to-portal rate for any travel time. Mileage reimbursement at the U.S. government rate (untaxed).

This position requires access to ITAR-controlled technical data and/or defense articles. Candidates must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder) to comply with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).